'Reach Out for Robbie' benefits Oakfield boy with severe medical problems, donations needed
A 10-year-old Oakfield boy with dire medical needs and his family will be the beneficiaries of a benefit next Saturday at Elroy D. Parkins Memorial Town Park. The public is encouraged to attend. The park is located at 37 Drake St. in Oakfield.
"Reach Out for Robbie" will feature entertainment, face painting, food, games, a yard sale, theme basket raffle and a raffle of others items, including gift certificates for goods and services. It runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 10.
Robbie Burdick suffers from severe scoliolis -- curvature of the spine -- as well as Larsen Syndrome. He uses a ventilator with trach and a feeding tube. His scoliosis has worsened this year, increasing the painful pressure on his chest wall.
Money raised at the event will help pay for medical equipment not covered by Medicaid, the family's travel expenses to and from the hospital, including parking fees and meals.
Themed gift basket donations would be greatly appreciated, along with items to raffle, gift certificates and gently used items for the yard sale.
For more information and/or to arrange for pick up of donations, contact:
- Heidi -- 815-3947 -- for Financial Contributions
- Teri -- 813-4669 -- for Raffle Items/Baskets
- Pam -- 356-6505 -- Yard Sale Donations
To mail a donation, send to:
Robert J. Burdick
Supplemental Needs Trust
c/o Heidi Burdick
56 N. Pearl St.
Oakfield, NY 14125
